CINCINNATI — Hamilton County is getting a head start on its winter weather preparedness.

Snow plow drivers will test their skills in the annual Snow Roadeo at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds this week.

"When there is a lot of snow on the ground you can feel the resistance," said Richard Adams, a foreman for Hamilton County.

Adams and other drivers will maneuver around obstacles like mailboxes and orange cones at the fairgrounds.

Snow plow drivers prepare for winter with annual Snow Roadeo

"It is very tight, you have six inches on either side so a foot apart," Adams said.

This week more than 200 CDL drivers will take this training course where they are learning everything from tight maneuvers to turns.

"Whether it's a bend or for me, Springdale hill, it's a humongous hill, we need to

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